Transport · Railway / metro

Manchester Airport Station Upgrade

Network Rail’s £115m programme with Kier will extend platforms 1–3, remodel track layouts and upgrade signalling at Manchester Airport station. Work is scheduled from winter 2026 to mid-2028.[1][2]

Current position

Network Rail announced the £115m investment on 7 October 2026; Kier is its principal contractor. Construction is due to start in winter 2026.

Benefits

The upgrades are intended to accommodate longer trains, increase capacity and improve train movements into and out of the station.

Latest developments

Transport · 7 October 2026

Network Rail announces £115m Manchester Airport station upgrade

Network Rail and Kier will extend platforms 1–3, remodel the approach track layout and modernise signalling, supporting longer trains and additional capacity. Work is scheduled from winter 2026 to mid-2028. The £54m Kier contract forms part of the wider £115m station investment.

Sources

networkrailmediacentre.co.uk ↗
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